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{{about|the tramway at the Downtown Dubai development|the more extensive light rail line|Dubai Tram}} |
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|caption = Exterior Design of Dubai Trolley |
|caption = Exterior Design of Dubai Trolley |
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|system = [[Tram]] |
|system = [[Tram]] |
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|locale = [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] |
|locale = [[Dubai]], [[United Arab Emirates]] |
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|open = 2015 |
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|owner = [[Emaar Properties]] |
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|linelength = {{Convert|1.1|km|mi|abbr=on}} (Phase I)<br/>{{Convert|4.6|km|mi|abbr=on}} (total) |
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|gauge = {{Track gauge|1,435mm}}<ref name=rgi20150421>{{cite web | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/urban/single-view/view/hydrogen-fuelled-double-deck-tram-on-test.html | title=Hydrogen-fuelled double-deck tram on test| date=21 April 2015 |publisher=[[Railway Gazette International]]}}</ref> |
|gauge = {{Track gauge|1,435mm}}<ref name=rgi20150421>{{cite web | url=http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/urban/single-view/view/hydrogen-fuelled-double-deck-tram-on-test.html | title=Hydrogen-fuelled double-deck tram on test | date=21 April 2015 | publisher=[[Railway Gazette International]] | access-date=21 August 2015 | archive-date=3 August 2020 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200803152233/https://www.railwaygazette.com/news/urban/single-view/view/hydrogen-fuelled-double-deck-tram-on-test.html | url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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|speed = {{Convert|16|kph|mph}}<ref name=rgi20150421 /> |
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Dubai Trolley is a tram system in [[Downtown Dubai]]. It |
'''Dubai Trolley''' is a [[tram]] system in [[Downtown Dubai]]. It includes a number of trams specially designed for [[Emaar Properties]], with an operational speed of 10 km per hour. The trolleys are double-decker and can convey 50 passengers, who can ride on the open deck or the air-conditioned seating. They convey passengers free of charge. |
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The Dubai Trolley project was announced by [[Emaar Properties]] on 23 April 2008, with opening proposed for the end of 2009.<ref name="gulfnews20080423">{{cite news |
The Dubai Trolley project was announced by [[Emaar Properties]] on 23 April 2008, with opening proposed for the end of 2009.<ref name="gulfnews20080423">{{cite news|url=http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Transport/10207900.html|title=Emaar unveils advanced public tram system for Downtown Burj Dubai|publisher=Gulf News|date=23 April 2008|access-date=22 July 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090821224206/http://www.gulfnews.com/business/Transport/10207900.html|archive-date=21 August 2009|url-status=dead}}</ref> The total cost was put at [[United Arab Emirates dirham|AED]] 500 [[million]].<ref>{{cite news | title=$136mn tram system to link Downtown Burj Dubai | author=Lynne Roberts | date=24 April 2008 | url=http://www.arabianbusiness.com/517429-136mn-tram-system-to-link-downtown-burj-dubai?ln=en | publisher=Arabian Business | access-date=22 July 2009 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080612060737/http://www.arabianbusiness.com/517429-136mn-tram-system-to-link-downtown-burj-dubai?ln=en | archive-date=12 June 2008 | url-status=dead }}</ref> |
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The line |
The line on which the Dubai Trolleys travel will be built in three phases which will form a 7 km loop around Downtown Dubai.<ref name="rgi20150421" /> |
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As of 2019, Dubai Trolley is out of operation. Poles are located at tracks, tram vehicle number one is displayed to the public in the street, depot is used as a commercial area. |
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==Phase I== |
==Phase I== |
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==Phase II== |
==Phase II== |
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Phase 2 will include the full {{convert|4.6|km|mi|adj=on|sp=us}} loop, providing a [[single track (rail)|single track]], mono-directional clockwise commuter service operating to and from the Burj Place interchange station with Dubai Metro.<ref name=gulfnews20080423 /> It is expected to serve all ten stations in the network's {{convert|500|acre|adj=on}} development. The complete one-way journey time will take approximately 8 minutes. Opening was originally planned for 2010. |
Phase 2 will include the full {{convert|4.6|km|mi|adj=on|sp=us}} loop, providing a [[single track (rail)|single track]], mono-directional clockwise commuter service operating to and from the Burj Place interchange station with Dubai Metro.<ref name=gulfnews20080423 /> It is expected to serve all ten stations in the network's {{convert|500|acre|adj=on}} development. The complete one-way journey time will take approximately 8 minutes. Opening was originally planned for 2010. |
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[[File:Dubai Trolley - Station 1.jpg|thumb|Dubai Trolley station]] |
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==Trams== |
==Trams== |
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The heritage-style open-top double-decker trams built in the |
The heritage-style open-top double-decker trams built in the [[United States|US]] by TIG/m are powered by [[fuel cell]]s, with batteries used to recover regenerated braking energy.<ref name=rgi20150421 /> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Reflist}} |
{{Reflist}} |
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== External link == |
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[https://dubaitourpro.com/ DubaiTourPro.com] — The Official Dubai Travel Guide{{Rail transport in the United Arab Emirates}} |
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{{Neighborhoods in Dubai}} |
{{Neighborhoods in Dubai}} |
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Latest revision as of 05:57, 27 October 2024
Dubai Trolley | |
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Overview | |
Status | Inactive |
Owner | Emaar Properties |
Locale | Dubai, United Arab Emirates |
Service | |
System | Tram |
History | |
Opened | 2015 |
Closed | 2019 |
Technical | |
Line length | 1.1 km (0.68 mi) (Phase I) 4.6 km (2.9 mi) (total) |
Track gauge | 1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)[1] |
Operating speed | 16 kilometres per hour (9.9 mph)[1] |
Dubai Trolley is a tram system in Downtown Dubai. It includes a number of trams specially designed for Emaar Properties, with an operational speed of 10 km per hour. The trolleys are double-decker and can convey 50 passengers, who can ride on the open deck or the air-conditioned seating. They convey passengers free of charge.
The Dubai Trolley project was announced by Emaar Properties on 23 April 2008, with opening proposed for the end of 2009.[2] The total cost was put at AED 500 million.[3]
The line on which the Dubai Trolleys travel will be built in three phases which will form a 7 km loop around Downtown Dubai.[1]
As of 2019, Dubai Trolley is out of operation. Poles are located at tracks, tram vehicle number one is displayed to the public in the street, depot is used as a commercial area.
Phase I
[edit]Phase 1 opened in 2015. It runs in the median of the orbital Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, with three stops serving The Address, the Manzil Downtown and Vida Downtown hotels.[1]
Phase 1 was originally planned to be a 1.1-kilometer (0.68 mi) double track express link shuttle service line operating between the Burj Place interchange station with Dubai Metro and The Dubai Mall operational by end of 2009,[2] but was put on hold in July 2010.
Phase II
[edit]Phase 2 will include the full 4.6-kilometer (2.9 mi) loop, providing a single track, mono-directional clockwise commuter service operating to and from the Burj Place interchange station with Dubai Metro.[2] It is expected to serve all ten stations in the network's 500-acre (200 ha) development. The complete one-way journey time will take approximately 8 minutes. Opening was originally planned for 2010.
Trams
[edit]The heritage-style open-top double-decker trams built in the US by TIG/m are powered by fuel cells, with batteries used to recover regenerated braking energy.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Hydrogen-fuelled double-deck tram on test". Railway Gazette International. 21 April 2015. Archived from the original on 3 August 2020. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ a b c "Emaar unveils advanced public tram system for Downtown Burj Dubai". Gulf News. 23 April 2008. Archived from the original on 21 August 2009. Retrieved 22 July 2009.
- ^ Lynne Roberts (24 April 2008). "$136mn tram system to link Downtown Burj Dubai". Arabian Business. Archived from the original on 12 June 2008. Retrieved 22 July 2009.